CHEM41400 Chemistry MSc Internship

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module is for students who are doing an internship in an industrial setting and is an alternative to the Research Project - Taught MSc module (CHEM40880). This internship does not necessarily have a research element to it. The objective of the internship is for the student to obtain first-hand experience of working in industry and the processes and challenges that are encountered. On completion of this module students will be well-placed to compete for industrial positions following their graduation.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Valuable experience in a relevant scientific industry and the development of key skills and knowledge that will enable a smooth transition from academia to a formal role within the industry.

Indicative Module Content:

Placement at a venue tbc.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

200
Placement/Work Experience

400
Total

600
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
Not applicable to this module.


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Written report on your internship. Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40
Presentation: Oral presentation. Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Continuous Assessment: Report on performance in placement. Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will have the opportunity to get feedback on draft reports.

Name Role
Professor Declan Gilheany Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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